Tarp Camping in the Woods | Whisky of the Year 2024

[@wildaboutwales]

Hello folks, thank you for all of the comments, I always reply to every comment but we are on a week long hike up in North Wales. I will try to read them all when I can and will reply when the hike is done. Many thanks, Ryan.

[@cazevans_wales]

Just about to watch this one & I'm really looking forward to it. Hope that you & yours are all well 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Happy adventures to you, Ryan! 🎉

[@serkd37]

Hello Ryan. It was so nice to see you enjoy the whiskey’s buddy. It’s difficult to taste all the flavours isn’t it, but you know when you have a good one! Hope you all have a great trip, look forward to your next video, when you get a chance to get one up. ATB mate

[@carpman1carpman154]

Hi Ryan as per normal, could smell the cooking from llandudno mate, sweet as brother, where in north Wales, have a good time 🍻👌

[@wildaboutwales]

We are good thank you and we had a great hike.​@@cazevans_wales

[@wildaboutwales]

​@@serkd37hello, buddy. They most definitely tasted good, Serk, and I had a great night tasting them all. It was a perfect camp. Thanks so much 🙌🏼

[@MichealBastian]

Love that place brilliant set up and where else than the woods to enjoy some cracking whiskey 👍👍

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, Michael. You can't beat it mate 🏕️

[@paulmccruden2118]

What a great camp! Love the cooking and the whisky reviews. This channel should grow and grow! 😀

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Paul. Glad you enjoyed the video, mate.

[@yetidodger6650]

my new favourite bushcraft channel, bravo Ryan.

[@wildaboutwales]

Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed 🙂

[@AussieColonel]

Really enjoyable watching , Thanks !!

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, Steve, glad you enjoyed!

[@elliotfrancis4187]

Just subscribed brilliant content🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, Elliott... welcome to the channel, mate!

[@michaellatimer8439]

love cariad these videos my go to relax at bedtime place

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, Michael, I'm glad you're enjoying the channel.

[@DavidMoody-t6q]

What an utterly fantastic idea. Camping and whiskey tasting. I am phenomenally jealous

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, David. A little fire in the woods with a nice glass, you can't beat it 🥃

[@stuartbennion]

Another brilliant video, really enjoyed watching this. I learn something every time I watch one of your videos, I don't just watch them for the wild camping and hiking, i watch them knowing that you are going to share information and thoughts, which is why I enjoy them so much. Watching you try all these whiskies was brilliant, I was sat drinking a cheap vodka and coke at the time, wishing I was tasting those whiskies instead, lol Thank you for this video, absolutely brilliant, wish you all the best in life

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks so much, mate, I really appreciate the positive feedback. Take it easy! 😎

[@MultiPixie123]

Brilliant Ry, loved the whiskey tasting really appreciate all the work that goes in, so funny while I’m cooking dinner to watch it…my neighbour gave me a bottle of XO Hennessy so I had to have a wee glass after…Cheers Toby and Ry 🐶

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, Hel, and thanks for the support on the channel, it's much appreciated. Enjoy your Hennessy 🥃 I'll give Toby a pat for you! 🐶

[@doulos4Jesus]

That was fun! 😄

[@wildaboutwales]

It was indeed, Frank 🙂

[@ianwrenn6538]

Loved this video. Made me want to get into whisky.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, Ian. Maybe you should! 🥃

[@SharonHabberley]

Toby dog looking handsome as ever ❤ loved the whisky reviews 👍🏻 great job

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Sharon. Yes, he's a bit of a heart throb is our Toby 🙂

[@neilwilliams9844]

What a great vlog Ryan ,loved how the taste session went ,top job.

[@wildaboutwales]

I loved the tasting session too, Neil 😉

[@neilfrenchuk9163]

mmmmm love whisky /i normally disstill my own/been doing it for 20 years,,

[@wildaboutwales]

That sounds awesome, mate, a great hobby to have 🥃

[@mandynewcombe3023]

Fab video,new subscriber.Love your laidbback and informative nature.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, Mandy, and welcome to the channel. ATB, Ryan.

[@Flint-I]

Hi there Ryan . What a super gift and you gave it careful kind justice, that it deserves , in what I would say a professional review . Lovely laid back Video Ryan . Thank you for sharing this with us . ATB Phil

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Phil. It really was a beautiful gift and deserved a bit of TLC.

[@andygrant6147]

I've just stumbled across your channel in the last few days, brilliant stuff. Loved the whisky tasting especially being an exiled Jock in Cardiff 30 plus years. It's about time Wales allow right to roam.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Andy, it's good to hear you're enjoying the channel. It's most definitely about time we were given the right to roam, it's so nice to have that freedom when visiting Scotland. Thanks for watching. ATB, Ryan.

[@amandakaiviti5749]

Great video Ryan, very enjoyable! Such a neat way to get over a long week! Hopefully there will be something delicious in the post for you after the long hike🥷🥃

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Amanda. It was the perfect way to relax and get away from it all. I could get used to all of these delicious gifts off the Postman 😅

[@michaellatimer8439]

love these videos my new best channel on KZbin cariad this bloke and his dog magic

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Michael. It's nice to hear you're enjoying the channel. ATB, Ryan.

[@ClarkDroneFilms]

Class vid once again

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, mate.

[@benpaulley8565]

Another great video, well done.👏

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Ben and thanks for watching 🙂

[@edkutschke814]

Fine video ! What could be better good food, good whisky, fireside with your partner Toby. Appreciate the work you put into your videos. Cheers!

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Ed. Much appreciated!

[@Biffo..Griffo]

Just a big thankyou Ryan your adventures are a real treat to watch 😊

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you! Glad you're enjoying our adventures.

[@paulomomento]

Nice vid, great vibes, good whiskies! Cheers From 🇧🇷

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoyed. Cheers from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@pbrb123]

I enjoyed that. Thank much for sharing & cheers from Arizona!

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you and thanks for watching. ATB, from Wales.

[@chrislonsberry1974]

I learned a lot about whiskey tonight. Very interesting. Great to see Toby! Looking forward to seeing your hike.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Chris. Busy editing and it will be up soon. ATB, Ryan.

[@ktswandering]

Excellent vid! A perfect way to sample the finest .....and Pink Floyd. YES!

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you! It was a great night for a bit of the old whisky tasting, I thoroughly enjoyed 🥃

[@garphykeks]

What a great vid Ryan..... Classy reviews matey! Good to see the Balblair getting a mention. My ex's family owned 50% of IHD ltd and Balblair was one of their single malts acquired/un-mothballed in the mid 90's🥃 You'll have slept well bro 😂 Well played indeed🏆👍

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Marty. I haven't tried any of the Balblair, so I may have to look into getting a bottle, it was very nice. All the best to you, mate 🥃

[@bedrock19681]

Great video mate,made my mouth water just watching you tasting them drams,hope the hike goes well,all the best

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, mate!

[@Roam.Outdoors]

Great to see you out in the woods with the dog again Ryan! I love whiskey but a complete novice so I really enjoyed this. Great video again 👍🏻

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed. ATB, Ryan.

[@seanstacey3223]

Hi Ryan. What a terrific present that was, and it was great that you made it into a tasting video. Wild camp in the woods, camp fire, good food and a fantastic selection of whiskys, no wonder you have such a good night! 😁 I love whisky aswell and am trying to build up a collection, I always take a flask with me on my wild camps, you can't beat it! Hope your multiday hike goes well for you, and you and Toby have a great time. Looking forward to seeing the video, all the best 👍

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Sean. I'm busy editing the hiking video, you'll have to pour yourself a nice glass when it's ready to watch 🥃

[@outsidertank]

I learnt a lot about my favorite drink there Ryan. i also got half mast when you mentioned 18 yr olds and great legs also thanks for that haha. have a great hike fella. gave you a mention on my last video as i was sampling some Bourbon. OUT.

[@wildaboutwales]

Ha ha! Thank you, mate, and thanks for the mention. I'll be catching up once these 12hr shifts are out of the way. We had a great one thank you, pal 👍🏼

[@johncochrane2707]

Another great video Ryan always a pleasure to watch you and Toby's latest exploits!

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks so much, John. Much appreciated.

[@thomasbennington7403]

Absolutely love watching you and your beautiful dog ...so relaxing Thankyou .

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Thomas.

[@chrisarnold4709]

Nice relaxing evening I bet...😅😅😅😅 I watch Dragon Outdoors as well, have for a while, like his style. He did a cracking Fan Dance vid

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Chris. I was very relaxed on this camp 😂 I will join him on a camp one day, so you may see us out together. ATB, Ryan.

[@CarlEvz13]

Now that seems like a perfect night whiskey tasting while chilling and camping in the woods ,very interesting to learn about the different whiskeys smell taste and colour etc ,cracking video mate atb 👍🏻🥃

[@wildaboutwales]

It was bliss, Carl. Thanks mate.

[@jamesmorrison3484]

Great video, Ryan. Hope you are enjoying your time off. Looking forward to seeing your trip up north.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, buddy. We had a great time up there.

[@erikmanhoff5545]

Awesome video!

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Erik.

[@FarlinatorKarl]

Wow, great Whiskey and astounding views! Lovely dog too!

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you!

[@Camp-N-Wilddragon]

I feel all whiskied out after watching this. What a gift to receive from a subscriber, I had to get my penderyn celt out while I was watching lol. Enjoyed this Ryan. Hope your having a great adventure right now. Catch you soon 👍

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, buddy. It really was a beautiful gift. We had a great time up there, that Peninsula is incredible 👌🏼

[@jasonwilliams9519]

Looking forward to seeing north wales.. Denbigh well worth a stop if your passing .. all the best from sunny Canada 🇨🇦

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Jason. We had a great time up there 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@ayenackaye2625]

Great vid. Think I'll give some of that whiskey a try.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you. You won't be disappointed if you do.

[@HardEnduroAddict]

love your work buddy, more toby next time haha

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, buddy! I'll have to do a video with just him out for a night, ha ha.

[@craiglambe7887]

Great info on the Whiskey, keep up the good work 👍👍👍

[@wildaboutwales]

Cheers, Craig. Thanks for watching.

[@st1ffee]

lovely video ive missed Toby,im off up around the other end of Dolygaer area tomorrow scouting out some new camp spots

[@wildaboutwales]

You'll see plenty of Toby in the next few videos, he had a great time hiking the Llyn.

[@neilhunt7452]

Nice one Ryan, great set up, a loved way to spend an evening sampling quality whisky. Enjoy your trip up in north wales, our stomping ground 😉.

[@wildaboutwales]

It was awesome up there, Neil. Thank you!

[@dereklawday4402]

Diolch, hi to Toby, I look forward to your next post. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Derek 🙂

[@Burrellboy1974]

Absolutely magic to watch 👌

[@wildaboutwales]

Cheers, mate. Thanks for watching.

[@plodonsteady2929]

Never been a whisky drinker but your videos have made me want to give it another try, I like sherry, port, Guinness, ale, cider, contreau, drambuie, bought my Dad a couple of cheap malts from Aldi and Lidl recently, both had a hint of vanilla which I thought sounded nice and he said he liked them, tempted to buy one of those to try on the weekend, only about £15 which is probably junk compared to your choices but will take your advice and try it with chocolate . A mate bought me a bottle of brandy recently , I hate brandy but I ended up drinking the lot over a few weeks, but I did put a spoon of honey in each one which I guess might horrify people but it made me enjoy it. Getting older now so maybe I will enjoy whisky now. Don't always comment but watch all of your videos and always like them, watch for many reasons , really well put together, genuine guy, calming videos, and to add places to my list for walks when I am in your area. I did another motorbike ride last weekend and new roads I explored were around Llyn Brianne and Abergwesyn Common, Devils Staircase and the B road that goes over Sennybridge army training area, great ride. All the best mate

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you. That's a beautiful part of Mid Wales to explore. You don't have to spend much to enjoy a good whisky, Tesco always have great deals on and you can pick up a great whisky at a great price. Enjoy!

[@GanderTravels]

Jura has been a long-term favourite of mine, probably consumed way too much a few years back so stopped. I do not think I have had a wee dram for around 5 years now. Another great video though Ryan.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, mate. This 18yr old Jura was especially nice, it's a great tipple 👍🏼

[@marksephton2333]

Great video. What an awesome location to do a testing session!

[@wildaboutwales]

Cheers, Mark. Thanks for watching.

[@anonymous4201]

Loving the natural table you found, I’d take that home for the garden if I could carry it 😂 Hope commenting on your video give your channel the boost it deserves. Looking forward to the next video 👍

[@wildaboutwales]

Many thanks to you!

[@Jackthompson01]

Took a little trip down to Rhossili this last weekend based on how great of a spot it looked on your video. Can confirm it didn't disappoint! Unlimited firewood and surprisingly quiet! Cheers mate!

[@wildaboutwales]

Nice one, Jack! It's beautiful isn't it.

[@johnshaw8060]

Another great video thank you 👍

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, John.

[@martinoutdoors6941]

I used to enjoy a good whisky don’t drink so much these days, great to see you go through some new names for me to have a look at.

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, Martin!

[@2pegsshort]

I dont drink whisky but found that very interesting. Lucky I don't drink it though as I'd never get my beak in a nosing glass 😂. Another great video mate, looked really relaxing under the tarp watching the fire.

[@wildaboutwales]

Ha ha...cheers, buddy!

[@davidtarsey1665]

I’m getting pissed just watching ya. Smiling like mad. 👍🍻

[@wildaboutwales]

Ha ha, Thanks, David! 👍🏼

[@carpman1carpman154]

Ryan i always put my foot wear in a small dry bag 👍

[@wildaboutwales]

Yes, handy tip to keep the creepy crawlies out.

[@Welshdave74]

Great video Ryan dabble in whiskey myself drink lot of bushmills one of the veterans in our club works there get a few freebie’s now and then

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, mate. It's a nice smooth tipple is the Bushmills.

[@stevenmorgan-go7jk]

Great video mate, however I wouldn’t be able to walk for a week after all that whiskey 😂 camping in a forest block, can’t beat it. 81

[@wildaboutwales]

Come now, we had plenty of drinking practice in Hong Kong 🙂

[@jeffthomas3539]

Fair play ryan sat here sipping a glass of 12 year old glenturret watching your whiskey tutorial in the woods keep them coming from just down the road in newport

[@wildaboutwales]

Cheers, Jeff 🥃

[@martinpippa624]

Great video as ever! We live in Betws y Coed, give us a shout if you want any locals tips! Enjoy this amazing weather!

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Martin. I love Betws y Coed. North Wales was amazing. Thank you.

[@nm-ge4tb]

👍👍👍👍

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you 👍🏼

[@carlalappin7170]

Hey you 2 ... Hahaha I really liked that 👍😁 ... Propa nice gift that was .. you said show us the legs actually not sure wot that is but I wouldn't ov minded seeing ure legs after all that drum !! Kinda wobbly I'm thinking 😁 only joking I'm sure u can handle more than a few glasses of the good stuff !!.. 2 weeks off work 👍hope u enjoy 💙

[@wildaboutwales]

We've had a great time. Thank you, Carla 🙂

[@moog37-j3b]

Brill review on the Whiskey !! 12 Hr shifts what do you do Ryan if its not to Nosey haha !! Keep going Mate Andy

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, Andy, they were some great whiskies. Job is top secret, mate 😉

[@moog37-j3b]

@@wildaboutwales Ha Ha no worries was hust curious !! Go well mate !

[@wildaboutwales]

@@moog37-j3b haha, it's not that interesting a job, mate. You too, take it easy!

[@Jackthompson01]

also, what a band - 38:15

[@wildaboutwales]

Indeed!

[@michaelhess7414]

What site for whisky tasting! But be careful with the water - it gives you rusty pipes. Cheers, Michael

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, Michael. I'll be back to it neat next time, nobody wants rusty pipes.

[@pauldavies9360]

Watching you sip them whiskies makes me want them so bad haha!! Its worth noting some distilleries add colour to their whisky called Caramel E10. or somthing like that. Although i doubt any of those had added colour. Cracking video and good luck with your through hike dude! Oh side note im hitting the pyg track on snowdon this saturday might bump into you!

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, mate...hope you had a good one!

[@robertthomas8859]

Awesome video and I don't even like whisky 😅

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Robert.

[@jap9656]

Just come across your channel mate and absolutely loving it. What type of breed is toby? He's great!

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, mate, glad you're enjoying. He's Border Collie cross Dalmatian.

[@barryharley1008]

Well done, mate, another great video

[@wildaboutwales]

Cheers, buddy!

[@nicholasromans5816]

U make me wanna get my penderyn whiskey out now lol brilliant video, im like you i try and identify the flavours but im not that good at doing it, what i usually do is after drinking the whiskey leave the glass there empty over night then give it a smell the next day and you can really smell the flovours , i did say on your Instagram that i wanna try the aaran and i was right it, u obviously thought it was a good whiskey, maybe try the japanses whiskeys next ha atb nick 👍

[@wildaboutwales]

The Arran was too good! Yes, I'm planning on getting the Japanese out soon 🇯🇵

[@philjones3335]

You sure do make some great videos, and you have a border collie.. as i do. You know what i’d like to see, a video of your tattoos. You got some great ones, i know you won’t and I’m being a cheeky bugger but don’t ask dont get ehh

[@wildaboutwales]

Thank you, Phil. Yes, I will get around to it on one of my camps, a few people have asked about my Tattoos now. ATB, Ryan.

[@skookumjack]

Ryan, i hope you realise i had to call my sponsor while watching this one ! He said, "Go to a meeting and unsubscribe to your channel." The meeting i can do. ..............

[@wildaboutwales]

Ha ha, there's no whiskies in my next few videos, Jack, so you should be good now. ATB, Ryan.

[@skookumjack]

@wildaboutwales Ha! Thanks for the heads up Ryan . Your vids are great and the subject matter and area are just great for me to reminisce, cheers !

[@wildaboutwales]

@@skookumjack thanks mate, that's nice to hear. Have yourself a great weekend.

[@thevalleywalker]

Hi Ryan, hope you are both having a great hike up in North Wales, weather is looking great for this week - couldn't have timed it better. Sadly I watched til the 2nd tasting and the 7th or 8th advert and turned off - it really did spoil the enjoyment. I am not a whiskey drinker but your content none the less is always enjoyable - but an overload of ads had me missing this. You tube is getting daft with the ads these days. atb Al

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, Alan. It was incredible up there and a fantastic hike, busy editing today. I know, those ads are quite annoying and spoil the enjoyment of a video. ATB, Ryan & Marianne...and Toby.

[@christopherlewis2274]

Poor Toby got to watch you getting smashed 😂 only joking love your videos keep them going 👍

[@wildaboutwales]

Thanks, Chris. It's okay, he's used to it 😉

[@carlhatcher802]

Bit 2 serious..u need some lessons from blot ..whaskey review. 😅

[@wildaboutwales]

Can't be drinking this stuff from a tin cup, mate. You better believe it!

[@shortshortsSE]